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Windows 11 will support installing Android apps outside the Amazon Appstore
Microsoft confirmed yesterday that when Windows 11 ships with Android app support, it's going to support apps from outside the Store.
When Microsoft announced Windows 11 yesterday, it confirmed the rumor that you're going to be able to run Android apps on it. The company is making this happen by bringing the Amazon Appstore to the Microsoft Store. While partnering with Amazon is an easy way to populate the store with a directory of apps, it's not the only way to get Android apps.
Introducing the XDA Computing Forums: Dedicated discussion zones for Hardware, Software, and more!
Today, we're announcing the XDA Computing Forums, a dedicated place to discuss hardware, software, and other computer related topics!
You might have noticed that recently, XDA has been publishing a lot of content around Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and other computing topics. This hasn't been by mistake. We at XDA are really excited about Computing and today, we're launching the XDA Computing Forums.
Microsoft is mandating all Windows 11 laptops to have a precision touchpad
Microsoft's documentation for Windows 11 shows that any device with a touchpad is going to have to include a Precision touchpad.
Earlier today, Microsoft announced Windows 11, and after it published system requirements, it turned out that this was the first time since Windows 7 that the barrier to entry was raised. One thing that's changed is that apparently, you're going to need a Precision touchpad on Windows 11.
The first Windows 11 preview won't come with Android app support and more
Microsoft will release the first Windows 11 preview next week, but it's going to be missing a few key features that were announced today.
Next week, Microsoft is set to release the first preview build of Windows 11. Unsurprisingly, there are going to be some things missing from the first previews. That's not uncommon when it comes to a development cycle.
Microsoft will ship a 21H2 update for Windows 10 later this year
Microsoft confirmed that while Windows 11 is on the way, it's going to release Windows 10 version 21H2 for businesses that want stability.
Just because Microsoft announced Windows 11 today doesn't mean that it's the end of the line for Windows 10 updates. Windows 11 is coming this holiday season, but as it turns out, so is Windows 10 version 21H2.
These features will be deprecated or removed in Windows 11
As you can guess, Microsoft is set to deprecate and remove features in its new Windows 11 operating system. Here are the highlights!
Microsoft announced Windows 11 today, and it's going to be available this holiday season. As is always the case with any kind of major update, some features are being deprecated or removed in Windows 11. Since this is a major new version of Windows, the list is even longer than it usually is for a regular semiannual update to Windows 10.
How to watch Microsoft's Windows 11 launch event
Microsoft is all set to announce Windows 11, which is happening at a virtual event on June 24 at 11am ET. Here's how you can tune in.
We're now less than 24 hours away from Microsoft's launch event for Windows 11, its next-generation operating system. As we've already seen from a leaked build, it comes with a new UI. Don't worry though, as Microsoft will definitely have more to say at its event.
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is a beast
Lenovo introduced its ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4, and it now comes with much more power than it ever has before, with RTX 3080 graphics.
Last week, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4. If you've been following along, then you knew the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 was on the way. The reason is because they are, and always have been, the exact same laptop. It's just that one comes with Intel Xeon and Quadro graphics, while the other comes with Intel Core and GeForce graphics.
Lenovo's new lineup of Accessories includes a Wireless Charger for Laptops
Lenovo is announcing a whole bunch of new accessories today, such as a wireless charger for laptops, all under its brand new Lenovo Go brand.
Last month, Lenovo announced its new Lenovo Go brand of accessories. There were only two devices at the time, but today, the firm is ready to unveil a broad range of products. Unfortunately, none of them are coming until later on this year.
Windows 10 version 21H1 is now available to more devices
Microsoft has announced that its latest Windows 10 feature update, version 21H1, is now available for more PCs, but still only seekers.
Microsoft released the Windows 10 May 2021 Update, also known as version 21H1, last month. Starting today, it's opening up the feature update to more users, but still to 'seekers'.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 is as cheap as it gets for Prime Day
Best Buy is offering a hefty discount on Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 for Prime Day, bundling it with the black Type Cover as well.
Amazon Prime Day is coming to a close, so it's your last chance to get your hands on some deals. The deals aren't limited to Amazon either. Over at Best Buy, there's a hefty discount being offered on Microsoft Surface Pro 7, and it's being bundled with the black Type Cover.
Microsoft adds basic photo editing features to OneDrive
Microsoft has announced that it's adding some basic photo editing features to OneDrive, along with some new features for Android.
Microsoft is announcing some new OneDrive features today, and they're mostly about photo editing. Specifically with OneDrive.com and OneDrive for Android, there are some new, basic photo editing features on the way.
If the new Windows 11 design is all there is, I'd be fine with that
The leaked Windows 11 build is just a change in design, but if that's all that there is in the new OS, I think I'd be fine with it.
We're now only a couple days away from the launch of Windows 11 and thanks to a leak, we've seen much of the design. If you went ahead and installed Windows 11 build 21996.1, you probably came to the same conclusion as everyone else -- it's just Windows 10 with a new design.
Lenovo's best ThinkPad is over 50% off today
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is currently over 50% off in a doorbuster deal from the company, coming in at $1,530.
Topping out list of best ThinkPads is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. The only thing is that it's pretty expensive. According to Lenovo.com, it will run you $3,369 for a model with a Core i5, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Today, you can get that model for $1,529.74.
Dell's latest XPS 13 laptop gets a hefty discount for Prime Day
Dell is offering a solid discount for its latest XPS 13 laptop on Prime Day, offering top-end specs for 20% off of the normal price.
Any time that there are tons of deals, like on Prime Day or Black Friday, that tends to be an opportunity for laptop vendors to clear out old stock. Indeed, you're going to see lots of laptops with 10th-gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 4000 processors on sale today. But with the Dell XPS 13, you can get a 20% discount on the latest model, which includes 11th-generation Intel chips.
Samsung Galaxy Book Go First Impressions: I can't believe it's so cheap
Samsung's Galaxy Book Go is here. It starts at $349, and it still weighs in at just three pounds, packing a Qualcomm processor.
When I think of a laptop that costs under $400, I think of something that no one should buy under any circumstances. I think of thick, heavy laptops with terrible battery life and often, underpowered processors. But now, the Samsung Galaxy Book Go is on my desk, and my first impressions are not what I expected them to be.
Windows 11 apparently offers big performance improvements over Windows 10
According to a report, Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system will offer some impressive performance improvements over Windows 10.
Microsoft is set to announce Windows 11 next week, and in case you missed it, a build of the new OS leaked this week. Now, one user is citing some big Windows 11 performance improvements over Windows 10.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19043.1081 to Insiders - here's what's new
Microsoft is releasing a new Windows 10 cumulative update for those that are on the Beta and Release Preview channels of the Insider Program.
Today, Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update for Windows Insiders on the Beta and Release Preview channels. The cumulative update is KB5003690, and it brings the build number to 19043.1081 or 19042.1081, depending if you're on Windows 10 version 21H1 or 20H2, respectively.
Microsoft adds a Windows 11 developer event to the June 24 lineup
Microsoft has added yet another event to the calendar for June 24, and this one is a Windows 11 event that's aimed at developers.
Just a week from now, Microsoft is set to announce Windows 11 at a live-streamed event. A build of it leaked already, so while we've seen the UI, there's still likely more to tell. The company just added a second event to its public calendar for that date, and this one is for Windows 11 developers.
Microsoft redesigns Whiteboard with a focus on hybrid work
Microsoft is announcing an all-new Whiteboard application today. It includes new features, such as Microsoft 365 integration and more.
Microsoft today announced an all-new version of its Whiteboard application. The focus of the new app is hybrid work, even though that was, more or less, the focus of the old one. Microsoft Whiteboard is an app that does exactly what it sounds like, but people can collaborate on the whiteboard in real time.